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How to get fromFresno to Des Moinesby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Fresno to Des Moines by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FAT - DSM
    6h 55m
    $119–484

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane FAT - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    17h 14m
    $111–474

  3. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Las Vegas Stripbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    42h 50m
    $333–500

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    46h 3m

  5. Drive  1,757.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Des Moinescar car 1,757.3 mi
    29h 17m
    $291–420

  6. Bus to Meadows Field Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Bakersfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane BFL - DSM
    8h 31m
    $170–633

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Des Moinesbus bus
    47h 40m
    $397–604

Fresno to Des Moines by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration42h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Des Moines, IA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Des Moines via Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 50m.

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